Everson Griffen will miss his fifth game this Sunday when the Vikings travel to New York to play the Jets, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.

Griffen remains away from the team this week while tending to his mental health following the two police incidents on Sept. 22 and previous weeks of concern from friends and family, according to a Minnetrista police report.

The Vikings continue preparation Wednesday for the Jets while Griffen remains on the 53-man roster. When asked last week if the Vikings expect Griffen to return this season, Zimmer only refuted an ESPN report claiming the team didn’t expect him back “anytime soon.”

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Ben Goessling is in his sixth year covering the Vikings, having joined the Star Tribune in 2017 after four seasons at ESPN and one at the Pioneer Press. He is an Apple Valley High School and University of Minnesota graduate. Follow him at @GoesslingStrib.

Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune. He is one of 48 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. Follow him at @markcraignfl.

Andrew Krammer joined the Star Tribune in July 2016 after three years covering the Vikings for 1500 ESPN. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Follow him at @Andrew_Krammer.

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